Ru Brambley

ACTIVE RP BLOG • IF I HAVENT POSTED RECENTLY U CAN STILL INTERACT (plz do) IC below: Runa Brambley Ravenclaw • Writing Spells • seeking the root of magic • Junior Hogwarts historian (don't tell my professors about the extracurriculars. They think I'm a perfect teacher's pet) OOC: Blog author is 18+ but plz no nsfw interactions.

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About Ru (OOC pinned post)

Full Name: Runa E. Brambley

Surname: Brambley

Nickname: Ru

Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw

Heritage: Muggle born

Blog author is 18+ but plz no nsfw interactions.

From the Archives:

“A letter from Mother”

Diary entry 1, on the name “Ru”

Character Background (prior to Hogwarts year 1)

Ru was born to muggle parents in London, England on the 26th of May. Her mother was a White British woman named Lucy Brambley and her father was a Taiwanese/Chinese citizen and businessman named Ethan Tsai, who resided in the United Kingdom for several years in the 2010’s. The couple had a short marriage and separated when Ru was 3 years old. The girl remained in England with her mother and they moved to Birmingham soon after. Birmingham is where she grew up.

Her father returned to Taiwan and now lives there with a different wife and their children. He sees Ru occasionally when he is visiting the U.K. but they are not close. He tends to make up for his absence with allowances and gifts of her choosing during visits, however there is little emotional connection between the two. He was not alerted to Ru’s magic and is unaware of the magical world or Hogwarts’ place in it. He believes that Ru has simply gotten a scholarship to an English boarding school as that is all the information she and her mother gave him. Ru does not think he needs to know she’s a witch as long as he sends the funds for school fees and asks his normal level of questions (which is very few). Ethan is likely an ESTP personality type. Ru’s wizard blood is actually from Ethan’s side of the family but he has no knowledge of this family history; Ru’s magical heritage & inheritance may be explored more in the future.

Lucy Brambley is likely an ENFJ personality and cares deeply about her daughter, however she can be a bit overprotective at times. She rents a small Tudor-style home in Birmingham with a large flower and vegetable garden in the back where she lives with Ru (when her daughter is not at Hogwarts) and two pet ferrets, Smudge and Pebble. 

Lucy homeschooled Ru from ages 4-11 before the Hogwarts letter came. The girl was academically gifted and Lucy let Ru follow her interests. The young girl would often finish her studies by lunch and then spend a lot of time reading (mainly fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction novels, along with some folklore), playing out of doors in the garden, neighborhood, or nearby woods, and following creative pursuits, particularly sketching and watercolor. With this kind of self-directed schooling, Ru developed a slightly nonconformist streak from a young age.

Ru’s entire close family are muggles and so she was surprised to get her letter from Hogwarts although she had had suspicions that there was something magical about her. Because of all her reading on fay lore she had wondered long ago if she was a changeling or some sort of half-fairy (e.g the “selkie” incident). but discovering wizarding and acceptance to a magic school was even better than her earlier theories.

First Instance of Magic 

Ru’s first instance of magic occurred at the age of 8, when her head went underwater in a kiddie pool. She found that she was still breathing, pulling oxygen from the water instead of drowning.

The incident was an act of magical self-preservation. However, being muggle-born (with no knowledge of the wizarding world) and a fanciful child who believed in fairies and similar creatures, Ru hoped she was part selkie for the longest time afterwards. 

Her false belief in possible selkie heritage was disproven once her Hogwarts letter arrived and she discovered that she was fully human but of the wizard variety. Finding out she can do magic has been the most exciting event of her life so far.

Physical Description 

Ru is a slightly tall girl for her age with light brown or olive skin and freckles across her nose and cheeks. She has brown slightly upturned eyes from her Southeast Asian heritage on her father’s side and loosely curling dark hair from her English mother. She is rather thin and lanky but not very athletic. In fact, she is rather clumsy despite her energetic way of moving. She often wears school robes, but when she has time away from academics Ru can be found in old fashioned linen dresses and skirts and with wild flowers (weeds, but she would never call them that) woven into her hair.

Mental Description

 Ru is generally a very motivated girl and is committed to academics, especially now that she gets the chance to learn magic after her muggle upbringing. She cares deeply about people, nature, and creatures, and she loves anything whimsical or strange. She reads a lot and practices formal logic and philosophy studies in her free time, along with some art and fiction writing. She is very committed to a theory that she can figure out the basis of magic and write her own spells. While Ru is usually a well behaved student and liked by the school faculty, she’s not above breaking “unreasonable” restrictions in search of knowledge. Her unusual ideas on magic fuel many of the plot-driving situations Ru finds herself in.

Note: Ru is not open to romantic relationships at this age.

Theme song:

Adjacent characters but not really exactly inspo. Basically, these are just the closest girls in canon and Ru may have made friends with them if they had been born in the same era:

[ravenclawravings]

“I need sleep.”

-A Ravenclaw who just woke up

[malwarechips]

"i think", i say, about my own ocs, who i made,

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Dating a Slytherin (Headcanons)

The Power Couple dynamic: They love being seen with you. Expect to be included in their schemes and social maneuvering, as they view you as an extension of their own ambition. In other words..they're obsessed with you.

Acts of Service: Their love language is almost exclusively acts of service. They will "fix" your problems before you even realize they are problems. For example you might have a library book due that day but are so many things going on at once..they will bring the book back for you before you even realize it. Don't make it a big deal.

The "Us Against the World" mentality: They are fiercely protective. If anyone dares to slight you, they will quietly and systematically dismantle that person’s reputation. It won't be immediate either. It will be something they do slowly. That they do every single day..by the end of the week that person is done for. SO SMUG ABOUT IT. Has their arm around you watching the scene.

Private vs. Public: In public, they are polished and composed; in private, they are incredibly clingy and demand your undivided attention. They're like a cat I swear. You'll be reading or literally do anything but giving them attention and they'll invade your space, smack things out of your hand, and scoffing until you look at them.

High Standards: They expect you to be just as driven as they are. They find nothing more attractive than you winning an argument or succeeding in a task. You could be in a heated argument with someone and they'll be standing behind you looking so proud. Like get wrecked loser.

Intense Loyalty: Once they have decided you are "theirs," they will never let you go. It is a suffocating, passionate, and incredibly devoted kind of love. I hope you like obsessive and possessive. Jealous but Slytherins have their own kind of jealousy. Death stares. Fully confident will throw hands if it gets too far.

Gifts: They don't buy cheap trinkets. Expect high-quality, thoughtful, and often expensive gifts that demonstrate they know your exact taste. Don't expect gift cards or money. They pay attention. They know exactly what you want even if you don't know you want it.

Debate: They love a partner who can challenge them. They will push your buttons just to see how you respond, finding your wit more attractive than your looks. Will ragebait the hell out of you just to see you argue with them. It's so attractive. Your sarcasm towards the stupidest comments or even just eye rolls...that's a post for a different time.

Quiet Moments: They value privacy immensely. Their favorite dates are ones where the rest of the world is shut out, usually involving fine wine or high-stakes conversation. They are intense listeners. If you're talking they are all ears. No cutting you off and no phone. They are actively listening to you. Eyes remaining on you.

Ambition: They will push you to reach your potential. They won't coddle you when you fail; they will analyze why you failed and help you do better next time. It can be extremely frustrating but you know they're doing to help you and not to be a dick. You're stronger and smarter than you give yourself credit for and your Slytherin is just helping you see that. Even if you want to punch them 80% of the time.

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I’m thinking this could be a useful reference for Ru in later “years” at hogwarts. Have a sort of idea that she could get pulled into a Slytherin scheme (w/ possible romance) but if the leader tries to get her to be too in the spotlight or a trophy-girlfriend she would probably end up realizing it’s not what she wants & that she’s accidentally fallen in with people who want notoriety that she doesn’t.

I’m really leaning towards her being an antihero who joins with “villains” but ending up not truly a villain.

Alternatively, she might actually just be a sympathetic villain. I haven’t decided yet.

[alohomoratomymind]

Dating a Ravenclaw (Headcanons)

Intellectual Intimacy: Their form of foreplay is debating philosophy, physics, or history for hours until 3:00 AM. Where you dead asleep? Yeah get ready for a debate. Get some tea or coffee. Why do they have so much energy for this at 3 AM?

Curated Dates: They don’t do standard dinner and a movie. They will take you to an obscure museum, an old observatory, or a bookshop that only the locals know about. It's always nice though. Let's be honest a standard dinner and movie can get real boring. They always make sure you're enjoying yourself.

Quiet Quality Time: They often get overstimulated. Dating them means spending a lot of time in comfortable silence, both of you just reading in the same room. You guys are that couple that can go hours not talking to each other without it being awkward, you're both content just being in the same room with each other.

Love Notes: Instead of "I love you," they will leave sticky notes everywhere with obscure facts, beautiful poetry, or sketches of you. You'll open the cabinet to get your mug and there'll be a sticky note to it. It's a great way to start the day. If they get you to smile it's worth it.

Emotional Processing: They struggle with raw, messy emotions. They will try to "logic" through an argument rather than feeling it, which can be frustrating but deeply endearing. It might be a struggle at first but you soon realize this is just how they are and you've learned how to get through most arguments with them.

Support: They are the ultimate researchers. If you are stressed about something, they will compile a three-page dossier of solutions and resources to help you. Let's be honest if you're already stressed the last thing you want to do is read a list of solutions but you know they're coming from a place of love so...just deal with it?

Gifts: Expect books, vintage maps, or something they spent weeks crafting by hand. They value utility and sentiment over monetary value. The minute they see you eyeing a book? They're buying it for you. They love reading the same book as you. You two will have long discussions about the book after you finish it.

Growth: They want to see you evolve. They will encourage your hobbies and push you to learn new skills, often wanting to be your student or your teacher. They get so proud of you when you learn a new skill or they'll take genuine interest in your hobbies especially if you're explaining it to them or showing it off.

Individuality: They don't want a partner who just nods along. They want someone who challenges their perspective and introduces them to new ideas. You can be so open around them. Don't be afraid to voice your opinions. They love it. Especially if it leads to them viewing/learning something differently.

Space: They need autonomy. They aren't the type to be joined at the hip, and they will love you more if you have your own separate life and interests. Now this doesn't mean they don't want 1 on 1 time with you! This just means that they don't feel the need for you two to be all over each other 24/7. You two will always make time for each other especially if you or your partner really need it.

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Excerpt from the diary of Lucy Brambley (or perhaps a letter) W/ photo clipping attached

I caught Ru up on the roof today. She finished her homework early and so I had set her loose in the garden before I went to work in my office. She’s a smart girl and trustworthy (I thought), so she seemed as if she’d be fine on her own. She climbed up onto the roof.

Ru says the was doing experiments, dropping pebbles and things down the gutter pipes. I fear she may jump off one day, testing if she can fly. She’s already told me she thinks she’s part fay, on Ethan’s side or perhaps passed down from great grandma. That’s how she said it, looking up at me sweetly with her curls all askew “Did Great Great Grandma have brown eyes, Mum? I think she may have passed down the Selkie gene if she has…”

Dear daughter, what are you reading in those library books. She knows she isn’t a fairy, doesn’t she? Like I said she’s a smart girl. She just reads too much folklore and too many old books. But I do want her to make her own way in the world. I have to let her find what she likes. I just hope she never jumps off of the roof in these experiments.

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Hogwarts Students RP Request [SFW only, OCxOC account, 18+ authors preferred. OPEN RP]

— SFW (nothing sexual, violence is fine to an extent, romance may develop later for my OC, but she isn’t currently interested in that as a Hogwarts first-year). OC is a preteen/teenager. But seeking preferably 18+ authors. I am 18+ so I would rather not message with minors and just stick to main interactions being other adult role players.

— Open To Suggestions: Flexible plot set in modern or semi-modern times (thinking anytime before 2020 but after the 90’s is best. Date not stated but that vibe). I have some ideas, but I’m not fully fleshed out and very open to any ideas for a larger overarching plot in the Harry Potter universe. My OC could go multiple ways depending on the situation. I’m working more on her core traits and background and how that would interact/react to different plot lines.

— FxA (I can’t remember if this is how you write that but female OC for any gender interaction. Everything‘s gonna be platonic anyway rn, so idc who talks to her)

How To Interact:

If you want to do a RP just send it into my ask box and I will try to respond if I’m interested or not. This blog is specifically for my OC so you can see a bit about her before contacting me.

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Everyone thinks Gryffindor are the main characters. Gryffindor is just loud. Sometimes I think I should’ve gone to Slytherin when I say things like this. But Slytherin never would have worked. They want power and I only want knowledge; It’s not my fault people think knowledge makes me powerful.

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Love to our sibling wing! 💙🐦‍⬛✨🐍💚

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Everyone thinks Gryffindor are the main characters. Gryffindor is just loud. Sometimes I think I should’ve gone to Slytherin when I say things like this. But Slytherin never would have worked. They want power and I only want knowledge; It’s not my fault people think knowledge makes me powerful.

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”Mum named me Runa because she liked the sound of the word. But Dad jokes that it was fate. I’m his little Ru ( 儒 ), a true scholar. I’m beginning to believe in fate here at Hogwarts.”

— From the Journals of Ru Brambley

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Ru Brambley

A child born to muggles, amazed by magic.

A family lost gently; Solace found in learning.

A scholar obsessed with understanding.

A researcher seeking old methods.

A girl writing her own spells from the roots of language.

A student searching for lost things.

Broken rules. The school doesn’t want you to teach yourself.

No trust in the establishment.

A bright future lost, or else beginning.

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“But everything is important”

— Ru Brambley, Ravenclaw Year 1

[ana-log]

All I’m saying is if I was at Hogwarts, I would’ve just learned the latin and read books by the old masters and then written my own spells & also researched the history of the root of magic.

[ana-log]

Lowkey want to rp Hogwarts or Ilvermorny now but I don’t really know how and the only time I sort of did that before I ended up quitting the website after someone I knew irl got involved. I can’t make a second account and also there were too many rules there for my OC to follow. I want to write my own story without restrictions on plot but also have someone outside interact in it & explaining how the universe works too.

I think I halfway just want to play wizarding world dnd actually, now that I consider it 🙃

[ana-log]

Looking up my old Hogwarts OC to rewrite her at this point. But sadly I’ll have to redo the collage of her character as I used AI images back then because I didn’t know better originally. I don’t anymore tbc. But I have to make/find new character art to represent her. Also changing her name and several background plot lines just for revision.

[ravenclawed-ru]

I did a thing…

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